| Ruth Martin | |
|---|---|
| All My Children | |
| Portrayed by | Mary Fickett (1970 - 1996) Lee Meriwether recurring (1996-) |
| First appearance | 1970 |
| Profile | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Registered Nurse |
| Residence | Pine Valley, Pennsylvania |
Ruth Martin (née Parker; previously Brent) is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera All My Children. Mary Fickett is an Emmy -winning American actress (b 23 May 1932 in Bronxville New York, USA Lee Ann Meriwether (born May 27, 1935 in Los Angeles California) is Miss America 1955 and an American actress, appearing A registered nurse (" RN " is a health care professional responsible for implementing the practice of Nursing through the use of the Nursing Pine Valley Pennsylvania is the fictional setting for the long-running American Soap opera All My Children. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. All My Children ( AMC) is a popular American Soap opera and drama television series that has been broadcast Monday through Friday on the ABC She is currently the wife of Dr. Joe Martin. Dr Joseph "Joe" Martin Sr is a long-running character on the American Soap opera All My Children. She is a registered nurse and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. A nurse is responsible—along with other Health care Professionals —for the treatment safety and recovery of acutely or chronically She was also raped by Ray Gardner, the birth father of her adopted son, Tad. Rape, also referred to as Sexual assault, is an Assault by a person involving Sexual intercourse with or Sexual penetration of another person Ray Gardner was a character on the American television Soap opera All My Children from 1977 to 1983 Thaddeus "Tad" James Martin is a Fictional character from the American daytime drama All My Children. Ruth is the matriarch of the Martin family and, in a sense, the matriarchial character of All My Children itself. She has been portrayed by Lee Meriwether since July 10, 1996, but was portrayed by Mary Fickett from 1970 to 1996. Lee Ann Meriwether (born May 27, 1935 in Los Angeles California) is Miss America 1955 and an American actress, appearing Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Mary Fickett is an Emmy -winning American actress (b 23 May 1932 in Bronxville New York, USA
After her first husband Ted Brent died in a car accident she began dating Dr. Joe Martin, also a widow. The two married in 1972, blending the families and took in a young boy Thaddeus Gardner in 1973. Thaddeus "Tad" James Martin is a Fictional character from the American daytime drama All My Children. Thaddeus (known a Tad) was abandoned by his abusive father, Ray Gardner in a park. Ray showed up sometime later and demanded money for his son. After the Martins adamantly refused, Ray stalked Ruth and violently raped her one night, leaving her in a coma.
Joe began to have feelings for a patient Leora Sanders. During their separation Ruth had an affair with David Thorton and two two were engaged at one point. Eventually Ruth and Joe reconcilled. Ruth and Joe had a son Joseph Martin Jr. Jacob Daniel "Jake" Martin (born December 22, 1951) is an American Voice actor. (now referred to as Jake) on Christmas Day 1979.
Ruth has stood by her husband during some very trying times. The Martin House was destroyed in 1994 by a tornado. The whole town came together and helped the Martins as they rebuilt. In 1997 Joe suffered a heart attack and almost died.
Ruth is now a recurring character only visible during special occasions.
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Family
Siblings
- Amy Parker Tyler (sister)
Marital status
- Married : Dr. Joe Martin (1972-present)
Past marriages
- Ted Brent (ended in 1970; deceased)
Children
- Philip Brent (adopted son, with Ted Brent)
- Tad Martin (adopted son, with Joe Martin)
- Jake Martin Jr. (son, with Joe Martin)
Grandchildren
- Charlie Brent (adopted grandson, via Phil)
- Jamie Martin (adopted grandson, via Tad)
- Kathy Mershon (adopted granddaughter, via Tad)
- Jenny Carey (adopted granddaughter, via Tad)
Great-grandchildren
- Unnamed child (adopted great-grandchild, via Charlie, born mid-1990s)
Other relatives
- Philip Brent (biological nephew; via Amy)
- Clara (aunt; in Iowa)
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